Director of Adult Mental Health Services
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited university
- Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - strongly preferred; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
- Five years of progressive leadership experience in Community Mental Health or Behavioral Health
- Experience overseeing adult mental health services, ACT, case management, peer support, or outpatient programs
- Experience with Medicaid-funded services, person-centered planning, utilization management, and regulatory compliance
Essential Functions
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Adult Mental Health Services
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with NLCMHA policies and applicable laws
- Conduct supervisory sessions with Operations Managers and supervisor(s) and support performance management activities
- Affirmative action statement
Strategic And System Leadership
- Develop and implement a long-range strategic plan for Adult Mental Health Services
- Evaluate trends in access, utilization, crisis services, engagement, and outcomes
- Lead program development and service expansion initiatives
- Collaborate with executive leadership on organizational strategic priorities
- Promote integrated, recovery-oriented, and person-centered systems of care
Program Oversight
- Provides oversight for: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Adult Case Management, Peer Support Services, and Adult Outpatient Therapy Services
- Quality, Compliance And Clinical Oversight
- Ensure services are provided in accordance with the Michigan Mental Health Code, Medicaid Provider Manual, MDHHS requirements, NMRE standards, CARF standards, and applicable laws
- Monitor medical necessity determinations and utilization trends
- Oversee corrective action plans and quality improvement activities
- Promote evidence-based practices and positive consumer outcomes
Pay
PAY: $97,374 - $107,724
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (4 options)
- Dental Insurance (2 options)
- Vision Insurance (2 options)
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
- MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
- Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
- Holidays (13 days)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- This position may require irregular hours
- This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available
- Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, and Stooping (bend at waist)
- Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work
NLCMHA EEO Statement
Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.